Optical Astronomical Spectroscopy

by Kitchin; C.R.

• ISBN13: 9780750303460
• ISBN10: 0750303468
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 1995-01-01
• Publisher: CRC Press

Summary

A concise introduction, Optical Astronomical Spectroscopy appeals to the newcomer of astronomical spectroscopy and assumes no previous specialist knowledge. Beginning from the physical background of spectroscopy with a clear explanation of energy levels and spectroscopic notation, the book proceeds to introduce the main techniques of optical spectroscopy and the range of instrumentation that is available. With clarity and directness, it then describes the applications of spectroscopy in modern astronomy, such as the solar system, stars, nebulae, the interstellar medium, and galaxies, giving an immediate appeal to beginners.

Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction to Spectroscopy	p. 1
The Physics of Atoms and Molecules	p. 14
Atomic Energy Levels	p. 28
Transitions	p. 46
Spectra of Molecules	p. 68
Radiation in the Presence of Fields	p. 91
Spectroscopy of Solid Materials	p. 110
Optical Spectroscopes	p. 119
Specialized Optical Spectroscopic Techniques for Astronomy	p. 156
Examples of Optical Spectroscopes	p. 168
Spectral Classification	p. 189
Radial Velocities	p. 202
Spectrophotometry	p. 212
Stars	p. 227
Planets and other Minor Bodies of the Solar System	p. 238
Nebulae and the Interstellar Medium	p. 242
Extra-Galactic Objects	p. 248
App. A Conversion Formulae	p. 253
App. B Term Formation of Equivalent Electrons	p. 254
App. C Bibliography	p. 256
App. D Constants	p. 261
Index	p. 262
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